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25.01.2022 Hey, it’s normal to feel a bit nervous ahead of any test and it’s OK to be curious about Covid testing. The COVID-19 test shouldn’t be painful and takes just a few seconds. It’s been described as a weird sensation and may make you feel like you need to sneeze. Nurses and doctors in our testing facilities have been doing these tests for many months and focus on making the procedure as quick and as comfortable as possible. ... If you find that the testing is hurting you, you should tell the doctor or nurse performing the test straight away. Also, let them know if you’re feeling nervous beforehand, so they can help you feel more at ease. Protect your loves ones and keep CBR safe and strong Find a FREE testing clinic near you at www.covid19.act.gov.au/testing

25.01.2022 Spring has sprung it’s time to have fun! The warmer weather’s here But if you need help never fear Walk-in Centre nurses are trained... to treat bites, stings and sprains Or if you’ve had a little tumble they’ll fix you up again no trouble So enjoy that marvellous sunshine and remember to look for a Walk-in Centre sign and you’ll be fine Walk-in Centres are FREE and open every day from 7.30am to 10pm, including public holidays no appointments required www.walkincentre.act.gov.au You can also download the ACT Health App to find your nearest centre and waiting times www.health.act.gov.au/digital/consumerapp Anne from Canberra Health Services Inner North Walk-in Centre

24.01.2022 ACT Health is warning Canberrans about the potential for a thunderstorm asthma event in the ACT region today (Sunday 22 November) and tomorrow (Monday 23 November). The warning comes as we see elevated pollen levels and the possibility of severe thunderstorms over the next two days, increasing the risk of a thunderstorm asthma event. People who suffer from hay fever or asthma are encouraged to be vigilant for any worsening of their condition. Thunderstorm asthma can be sudde...n, serious and even life threatening for people with asthma or hay fever. Protect yourself, or someone you care for, from risk by: staying indoors with windows and doors closed staying in air-conditioned premises, and if possible, switching the air conditioner to ‘recycle’ or ‘recirculate’ to reduce the amount of dust entering the building avoiding all vigorous exercise, especially if you have a heart or lung conditions If you experience asthma symptoms which are unrelieved by their usual asthma treatment, seek urgent medical advice. In the event of a medical emergency call 000. If it is safe to do so, check on elderly neighbours or people who you think might need extra help. For more information visit health.act.gov.au/public-health-alerts

24.01.2022 ACT COVID-19 update (23 September 2020) Cases today: 0 Total cases: 113 Recovered: 110 Lives lost: 3...Continue reading

24.01.2022 ACT #COVID19 update (20 September 2020) Cases today: 0 Active cases: 0 Test results (past 24 hours): 295 Negative tests: 89,850... Total cases: 113 Recovered: 110 Lives lost: 3 covid19.act.gov.au Reminders: Stay 1.5 metres apart from others Avoid crowds Wash/sanitise hands often Cover your cough with a tissue or the inside of your elbow Clean frequently touched surfaces Get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms no matter how mild Stay home if you're unwell Download the COVIDSafe app www.covidsafe.gov.au

24.01.2022 Do you recognise this spot in the ACT? It's adjacent to Lake Burley Griffin and only minutes from Kingston and Fyshwick but feels like a whole other world. Frogs, birds, ducks, kangaroos, rakalis, pelicans, reptiles and even cows there’s so much to discover at Jerrabomberra Wetlands. ... With COVID-19 cases still happening in other places, we encourage you to have a #staycation these school holidays and keep CBR safe and strong. Have you found any new places lately in the ACT region that you’d recommend? Gregory visiting Jerrabomberra Wetlands ACT Parks and Conservation Service

23.01.2022 ACT COVID-19 update (14 November 2020) Cases today: 0 Active cases: 0 Total cases: 114 Recovered: 111... Lives lost: 3 Test results (past 24 hours): 403 Negative tests: 112,910 Continue to: Stay 1.5 metres apart from others Wash/sanitise hands often Cover your cough with a tissue or the inside of your elbow Clean frequently touched surfaces Get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms no matter how mild Stay home if you're unwell Download the COVIDSafe app www.covidsafe.gov.au and Check In CBR app www.covid19.act.gov.au/check-in-cbr For more information, visit www.covid19.act.gov.au

23.01.2022 ACT COVID-19 update (23 November 2020) Cases today: 0 Active cases: 1 Total cases: 115 Recovered: 111...Continue reading

23.01.2022 As the weather gets warmer and we learn to live with COVID-19, community events will return to the ACT but they may look different. A new COVID Safe Event Protocol has been developed to assist in returning events to the ACT and provides guidance to event organisers to ensure their event is COVID-safe The new protocol will help organisers plan events with more than 100 people and seek the necessary exemption. Although large events present a higher risk for transmission and... are not yet permitted under the Public Health Directions, an exemption process has now been released to enable some events to recommence. This reflects our strong position but may need to be reviewed if the COVID-19 situation gets worse in the ACT or surrounding areas. As event organisers work hard to restart these events, we ask each and every one of you to play your part: Stay 1.5 metres from other groups as much as possible. Wash and sanitise your hands regularly. Practise proper cough etiquette - sneeze into a tissue or the inside of your elbow. Stay home if you’re unwell. Get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms (cough, sore throat, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose, and loss of smell or taste) no matter how mild. Don’t let complacency set us back. Keep CBR safe and strong For more information on the events protocol, visit http://bit.ly/COVID-Safe-Event-Protocol

22.01.2022 Like many of you, Gregory’s been enjoying the Floriade Reimagined exhibit all around Canberra. This year, the annual spring celebration has moved from its traditional home in Commonwealth Park to bloom across our city’s suburbs. An astounding one million bulbs and annuals have been used to create a tulip trail and help us connect with each other in a COVID-safe manner. Get out and get active, and enjoy the beautiful sites in Canberra just remember physical distancing and p...ersonal hygiene is still a thing. If a place looks busy or there’s a crowd, have a Plan B or consider coming back another time when it’s quieter. With COVID-19 cases still happening in other places, we encourage you to have a #staycation these school holidays and keep CBR safe and strong. What’s been your favourite Floriade Reimagined spot? Gregory at Gungahlin, Belconnen, Canberra City and Kingston

22.01.2022 Final home game for Canberra Raiders Have you COVID-prepped? If you’re going to the game at GIO Stadium Canberra, remember to: Clap all you want but leave the exploring to the Vikings! Stay in your seat throughout the game. ... Stay 1.5 metres from other groups. Wash and sanitise your hands regularly. We know it’s hard saying goodbye, but don’t hang around after the game leave the stadium. We’ve come this far, CBR - don’t drop the ball on COVID. Keep our city safe and strong #WeAreRaiders More info at https://giostadiumcanberra.com.au

21.01.2022 ACT COVID-19 update (29 September 2020) Cases today: 0 Total cases: 113 Recovered: 110 Lives lost: 3... Test results (past 24 hours): 391 Negative tests: 93,698 Continue to get tested Testing is an essential component in our defence against the spread of COVID-19, so please continue getting tested for COVID-19 if you have any symptomsno matter how mild. Symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, sore throat, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose, and loss of smell or taste. COVID-19 testing is available free of charge at several testing locations across the ACT. See www.covid19.act.gov.au/stay-saf/symptoms-and-getting-tested for a full list of testing centres. Please note the Kambah COVID-19 testing site will be closed tomorrow due to forecast wet weather. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, however the safety of our staff and community is paramount. Continue to: Stay 1.5 metres apart from others Wash/sanitise hands often Cover your cough with a tissue or the inside of your elbow Clean frequently touched surfaces Get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms no matter how mild Stay home if you're unwell Download the COVIDSafe app www.covidsafe.gov.au For more information, visit www.covid19.act.gov.au

21.01.2022 ACT COVID-19 update (25 September 2020) Cases today: 0 Total cases: 113 Recovered: 110 Lives lost: 3... Test results (past 24 hours): 432 Negative tests: 92,354 Learn your ABCs for the school holidays Avoid COVID-affected areas Behave in a COVID-safe way Check back when you're home With the school holidays upon us, many Canberrans will be travelling outside the ACT and interstate visitors will be coming to Canberra. This may increase the risk of people being exposed to COVID-19. These holidays, learn the ABCs of protecting yourself, your family and your community from COVID-19. Avoid COVID-affected areascheck the COVID website of the state or territory you are travelling to. If you are welcoming relatives or visitors from interstate, please ask them not to come if they are coming from an area with a recent case or are feeling unwell. Behave in a COVID-safe waybe vigilant with hand and respiratory hygiene, maintain physical distancing from other groups, and stay home if feeling unwell. Talk with your interstate visitors about keeping COVID-safe in the ACT. Check back when you’re homemonitor the COVID website of the state or territory you visited for two weeks to see if they had any cases. Follow the website’s advice about testing and self-isolation. If you feel unwell with COVID symptoms while away or when you return, please get tested immediately and self-isolate until you get the result. Continue to: Stay 1.5 metres apart from others Wash/sanitise hands often Cover your cough with a tissue or the inside of your elbow Clean frequently touched surfaces Get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms no matter how mild Stay home if you're unwell Download the COVIDSafe app www.covidsafe.gov.au For more information, visit www.covid19.act.gov.au

21.01.2022 ACT COVID-19 update (22 November 2020) Cases today: 0 Active cases: 1 Total cases: 115 Recovered: 111... Lives lost: 3 Test results (past 24 hours): 322 Negative tests: 116,812 Continue to: Stay 1.5 metres apart from others Wash/sanitise hands often Cover your cough with a tissue or the inside of your elbow Clean frequently touched surfaces Get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms no matter how mild Stay home if you're unwell Download the COVIDSafe app www.covidsafe.gov.au and Check In CBR app www.covid19.act.gov.au/check-in-cbr For more information, visit www.covid19.act.gov.au See more

20.01.2022 ACT Health can confirm the following text did not originate from the ACT Government. There are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the ACT, with the last notified case over 10 weeks ago. Any new cases of COVID-19 in the ACT would be reported through official ACT Government communication channels, including our dedicated COVID-19 website www.covid19.act.gov.au. There is also a dedicated COVID-19 hotline 02 6207 7244 which you can call to speak to someone with question...s about COVID-19 in the ACT. Unfortunately, some people are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to scam, peddle faux science and spruik fake news and rumours. Be vigilant and only follow trusted news sources. If you think you’ve been scammed, you can report it to the Scamwatch website at www.scamwatch.gov.au

20.01.2022 We know many of you will be travelling outside the ACT or welcoming interstate visitors into Canberra this school holidays. This may increase the risk of people being exposed to COVID-19. That’s why we’re asking you to learn the ABCs of protecting yourself, your family and our community from COVID-19. AVOID COVID-affected areascheck the COVID website of the state or territory you are travelling to (better still, why not have a staycation in Canberra if you can!) If you a...re welcoming relatives or visitors from interstate, please ask them not to come if they are coming from an area with a recent case or are feeling unwell. BEHAVE in a COVID-safe waybe vigilant with hand and respiratory hygiene, maintain at least 1.5 metres physical distancing from other groups, and stay home if you’re feeling unwell. Talk with your interstate visitors about keeping COVID-safe in the ACT. CHECK BACK when you’re home monitor the COVID-19 website of the state or territory you visited for two weeks to see if they had any cases. Follow the website’s advice about testing and self-isolation. If you feel unwell while away or when you return, please get tested immediately and self-isolate until you get the result. Keep CBR safe and strong For more information, visit the ACT COVID-19 website www.covid19.act.gov.au/travel

19.01.2022 What music do you play to boost your mood? Do you love to Shake it Off, Dance with Somebody, go Walking on Sunshine or MMMBop your way to endorphins? Help us create the ultimate playlist below and share your favourite songs Do one thing for better mental health this ... #MentalHealthMonthACT See more

19.01.2022 An older person* who is becoming forgetful, confused, withdrawn and has been struggling with their usual everyday tasks, may be developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Early symptoms can sometimes be a change in their mood and behaviour as they struggle to compensate for their memory loss. If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, don’t put off speaking to a doctor about the experience. They’ll be able to point you in the right direction for further test...s and support. Doctors’ clinics across Canberra are open and are safe to visit. They have COVID-19 hygiene and physical distancing measures in place to keep you and your loved ones safe. *Generally 65 years or older, although sometimes Alzheimer’s Disease can also be early onset (in 40s and 50s). #WorldAlzMonth #AlzheimersDisease

17.01.2022 Planning a trip these school hols? With COVID-19 cases in other places, why not embrace, our lovely home base? There’s so much to see and do in our region. Check out some ideas from our friends at Visit Canberra. If you decide to travel, go to our website for the latest www.covid19.act.gov.au/travel. Outbreaks are still occurring, and bringing the virus back from an interstate trip remains one of our biggest risks. Monitor the health advice right up until your travel da...te. With no vaccine for COVID-19, the best way to protect ourselves and others is still: physical distancing good hand and respiratory hygiene staying home if you’re unwell getting tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms no matter how mild. Don’t forget to leave your contact details with businesses wherever you go for contact tracing if required. We’ve come this far, CBR. Please keep the ACT safe and strong

16.01.2022 ACT COVID-19 update (26 September 2020) Cases today: 0 Total cases: 113 Recovered: 110... Lives lost: 3 Test results (past 24 hours): 404 Negative tests: 92,758 Reminders: Stay 1.5 metres apart from others Wash/sanitise hands often Cover your cough with a tissue or the inside of your elbow Clean frequently touched surfaces Continue to work from home if possible Get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms no matter how mild Get the flu shot if you haven’t already it’s never too late to get one Stay home if you're unwell Download the COVIDSafe app www.covidsafe.gov.au For more information, visit www.covid19.act.gov.au

16.01.2022 ACT COVID-19 update (27 September 2020) Cases today: 0 Total cases: 113 Recovered: 110 Lives lost: 3... Test results (past 24 hours): 283 Negative tests: 93,041 Reminders: Stay 1.5 metres apart from others Wash/sanitise hands often Cover your cough with a tissue or the inside of your elbow Clean frequently touched surfaces Continue to work from home if possible Get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms no matter how mild Get the flu shot if you haven’t already it’s never too late to get one Stay home if you're unwell Download the COVIDSafe app www.covidsafe.gov.au For more information, visit www.covid19.act.gov.au

15.01.2022 Happy Friday Canberra! While this weekend’s weather might not be cause for celebration, our current COVID-19 situation is. This week we reached a big milestone: 100,000 negative COVID-19 tests . ... It’s not time to slack off though so here’s a reminder to make sure if you get a tickle in your throat you should channel your inner dabbing unicorn and practise good cough etiquette! With kids back at school this week, it’s a good time to remind them about coughing into their elbows, sneezing into a tissue and washing their hands for 20 to 30 seconds after sneezing, coughing, going to the bathroom, and before and after eating. Have a good weekend Canberra let’s keep each other safe and strong.

15.01.2022 Just because restrictions continue to ease, doesn’t mean the risk of COVID-19 cases happening in Canberra has. While there have been no cases recorded in the ACT in more than 10 weeks, the virus is still circulating in other states. To make sure there are no undetected cases of COVID-19 circulating in our community, we need people to continue getting tested. We’d like to see testing levels in the ACT return back to 600 to 800 tests a day particularly ahead of, during and... after school holidays. These levels of testing give us a reliable picture of what the COVID-19 situation is in our community and that allows us to ease restrictions and enjoy the Canberra lifestyle we love. Protect yourself, your loved ones and support our businesses who are relying on you to keep things open. If you have any COVID-19 symptoms no matter how mild isolate yourself from others and get tested. The main symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, sore throat and shortness of breath. Less common symptoms are loss of smell, loss of taste, runny nose, muscle pain, joint pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. Find a FREE testing site near you www.covid19.act.gov.au/testing Keep the ACT open and CBR safe and strong #TestYoSelf

15.01.2022 Following a decline of COVID-19 testing numbers across the ACT, Canberrans are being reminded why the process is still so important. We need to start thinking about COVID-19, as a community. It is about creating a safe environment for all Canberrans, says Rachel, a nurse at Canberra Health Services who has been conducting tests since March. The COVID-19 test is quick and not very invasive, usually taking under a minute to complete. The nurse swabs the throat and then each n...ostril, using a less invasive process than was the case earlier in the year. You get a lot of surprised looks on patients’ faces after they realise how easy and quick the process is. Rachel said result response times had also improved, with most patients receiving results within one or two days of being tested. Some patients have even received their results as quickly as 12-14 hours after the test, she said.

15.01.2022 From 9am today, the ACT has further eased Stage 3 restrictions. The key changes are: All gatherings can increase from 200 to 500 (subject to density restrictions being met). To hold gatherings of greater than 500, an exemption in accordance with the ACT COVID Safe Event Protocol is required. More info here http://bit.ly/Event-Protocol The requirement for patrons to be seated while eating and drinking will be removed for outdoor spaces. This reflects evidence that outd...oor spaces present a lower risk of transmission of COVID-19 compared to indoor spaces though not completely risk-free! Being outside means the virus is more likely to disperse and dilute in the air and it’s easier to physically distance yourself from others. To protect yourself and others, you should not mingle with people you don’t know. Three venue capacity rules apply: Option 1: 25 people (excluding staff) across venues with a total usable space of 100 square metres or less. Option 2 for hospitality venues only: 50 people (excluding staff) across venues with total usable space of between 101 and 200 square metres. Option 3 maximum of 500 people for each space, applying the following rules: - one person per four square metres of usable space in each indoor space (excluding staff). - one person per two square metres of usable space in each outdoor space (excluding staff). The next ACT COVID Safe Check Point will be on Friday 27 November 2020. Further information on our page www.covid19.act.gov.au/changes

13.01.2022 Please note that the Kambah COVID-19 testing site will be closed tomorrow due to forecast bad weather. Testing is still available at Garran Oval, Weston Creek and EPIC drive through sites, as well as at West Belconnen Child and Family Centre in Kippax. You can also access free testing, by appointment at YourGP@Crace and Lakeview Medical Practice in Tuggeranong on weekdays. Winnunga Nimmityjah Respiratory Clinic provides a culturally appropriate assessment and testing centre for First Nations people and existing clients of Winnunga. For more information on FREE COVID-19 testing sites and opening hours visit www.covid19.act.gov.au/testing

13.01.2022 Keep your hands extra clean, CBR Wash hands often + thoroughly (that’s 20 to 30 seconds) to keep yourself and others well and safe. We know you’re already clean, but we’ve got to be extra vigilant during these times. Don’t forget commonly missed spots like your thumbs, between digits, the back of your fingers, under the nails, and your palms and wrists ... Don’t let complacency (or too-quickly washed hands) set us back.

13.01.2022 Have you been to Sydney in the last two weeks? In recent days, the number of COVID-19 cases in Sydney has increased. Any ACT residents who have travelled to NSW in the past 14 days must keep up to date with the latest @NSWHealth alerts on affected locations and health advice. Anyone who has recently travelled to Greater Sydney should be vigilant for even very minor COVID-19 symptoms, and immediately get tested and isolate at home if symptoms develop. Symptoms include fever,... cough, sore throat and shortness of breath. The list of locations in NSW where COVID cases have visited is frequently updated, so it is important to check regularly if you have travelled to NSW in the previous 14 days. You’ll find the latest updates from NSW Health at https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates. Find a FREE testing clinic near you at: www.covid19.act.gov.au/testing Let’s keep CBR safe and strong.

12.01.2022 NSW Health has advised that a confirmed COVID-19 case from Sydney visited several public locations on the South Coast while infectious on the weekend of 12-13 September. In line with NSW Health advice, ACT Health advises that anyone who attended the following locations on the specified dates and times for at least one hour must get tested for COVID-19 and immediately quarantine until 14 days after they attended the location, even if they receive a negative test result: Mol...lymook: Bannisters Pavilion Rooftop Bar & Grill Sunday 13 September, 12:30pm to 2:15pm Ulladulla: Carlo’s Italian Ristorante Bar & Seafood Saturday 12 September, 8:00pm to 9:30pm Ulladulla: Milton Ulladulla Ex Servos Club Saturday 12 September, 2:00pm to 6:15pm People who were at these venues on the specified dates and times, but for less than an hour, must monitor themselves very closely for symptoms of COVID-19. If symptoms develop, they must immediately get tested for COVID-19 and self-isolate. We are contacting ACT residents who visited the above venues at the specified times, based on information received from NSW Health. In addition, we ask any ACT residents who were in attendance during this time to contact us via the COVID-19 Helpline on (02) 6207 7244, so we can provide advice and support. There are also several locations in Sydney that confirmed cases visited while infectious. Any Canberrans who have recently been in NSW are asked to keep up to date with the latest advice from NSW Health, via the NSW Health website www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates This is a timely reminder of the importance of getting tested for COVID-19 if you have any symptoms no matter how mild. Symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, sore throat, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose, and loss of smell or taste. COVID-19 testing is available free of charge at several testing locations across the ACT www.covid19.act.gov.au/travel With school holidays around the corner, we’re encouraging Canberrans to have a ‘staycation’ to decrease the risk of bringing the virus back into the ACT. If you decide to travel, go to our website for the latest advice as outbreaks are still occurring, and things change quickly. You should monitor the health advice right up until your travel date www.covid19.act.gov.au/travel

12.01.2022 Please note that the Kambah COVID-19 testing site will be closed for the rest of the afternoon due to forecast bad weather. Services may also be interrupted over the weekend. Testing is still available at Garran Oval, Weston Creek and EPIC drive through sites, as well as at West Belconnen Child and Family Centre in Kippax. You can also access free testing, by appointment at YourGP@Crace and Lakeview Medical Practice in Tuggeranong on weekdays. Winnunga Nimmityjah Respiratory Clinic provides a culturally appropriate assessment and testing centre for First Nations people and existing clients of Winnunga. For more information on FREE COVID-19 testing sites and opening hours visit www.covid19.act.gov.au/testing

11.01.2022 Many local businesses are working tirelessly to keep their venues COVID-safe and for you to enjoy. Support them by doing the right thing Make sure you continue to: Book ahead to avoid disappointment. Stay 1.5m apart from other groups when dining-in, queuing or waiting for takeaway.... Download the Check In CBR app (www.covid19.act.gov.au/business-and-work/check-in-cbr) and COVIDSafe app (www.covidsafe.gov.au) to help with contact tracing purposes, if required. Choose a different place or come back later, if your favourite is full remember venues have a limit on how many people they can cater for at any one time! Keep up the good hand and respiratory hygiene. Stay home if you’re unwell. Get tested if you have COVID19 symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath) www.covid19.act.gov.au/testing. It may seem small, but every little thing counts. Keep CBR safe and strong

11.01.2022 Only around 1 in 10 Canberra adults eat enough vegetables and just over half eat enough fruit each day. This #NationalNutritionWeek is the perfect time to try new ways to get more fruit and veg into your diet. Adults need 5 serves of vegetables and 2 serves of fruit each day. ... It can seem tricky eating these amounts but try: having fruit for morning tea adding a simple salad to your lunch, or having veggie sticks with dip for afternoon tea. For more ideas and recipes visit https://bit.ly/3jP7R0U

11.01.2022 ACT COVID-19 update (13 November 2020) Cases today: 0 Active cases: 0 Total cases: 114 Recovered: 111...Continue reading

11.01.2022 ACT COVID-19 update (22 September 2020) Cases today: 0 Total cases: 113 Recovered: 110 Lives lost: 3...Continue reading

11.01.2022 Happy Global Handwashing Day! Today (and every day) is the right time to make the 20 to 30 seconds you spend washing your hands count. Commonly missed spots include fingertips, thumbs and back of hands so make sure you’re washing every part of your hands. ... Whilst keeping your hands clean should be an everyday habit, today’s a great reminder of the importance of good hand hygiene. Not only is washing your hands with soap and water for 20 to 30 seconds one of the best defences against the spread of COVID-19, it also prevents the spread of other germs that can lead to salmonella, e. coli, diarrhea, hand-foot-mouth disease and pneumonia. Use that clean hand to give yourself a pat on the back - keep up the handwashing CBR!

11.01.2022 The ACT Chief Health Officer has agreed for GIO Stadium Canberra to proceed with a crowd of around 9,600 for this Saturday’s NRL finals match between Canberra Raiders and Cronulla Sharks. The increase in the crowd capacity follows a successful pilot to allow 6,000 spectators at the Brumbies’ grand final, and the Raiders match against the Warriors last weekend. Venues Canberra is closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation to ensure the match operates in line with gov...ernment guidelines and the National COVID-19 Safe Workplace Principles. To support the increased capacity, Venues Canberra will also increase its security presence, with a focus on physical distancing, seating compliance and preventing overcrowding at locations in and around the venue. All attendees will be required to make sure they’re aware of and abide by the COVID-19 terms and conditions including: Keeping 1.5m apart from other groups. Washing /sanitising hands regularly. Sitting in their allocated seat as much as possible. Staying home if they’re unwell. You also won’t be able to bring a bag to the venue to minimise manual handling by security officers. Individual food items or other items such as nappies and baby food can be carried in clear or sealed packaging. Remember, tickets must be pre-purchased through Ticketek. As with all decisions related to COVID-19, this increased crowd capacity may need be reconsidered if there is sudden deterioration in the COVID-19 situation in the ACT. More information is available on GIO Stadium Canberra’s page https://giostadiumcanberra.com.au/covid-19-conditions-of-e/.

10.01.2022 Hey Canberra In the last few days, there has been a drop in the number of people who are getting tested for COVID-19 Part of living with COVID means getting tested whenever you have any COVID-19 symptoms cough, sore throat, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose, and loss of smell or taste no matter how mild they are. Testing is a vital step in managing COVID-19, as it enables early detection and response to cases before there is widespread transmission in the commu...nity. The more we test for COVID-19, the better we can protect ourselves, each other and keep Canberra businesses open With spring well underway, some people may be concerned that the symptoms they experience due to hay fever or asthma are similar to COVID-19 symptoms. If your asthma is well managed, but you develop fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath isolate yourself and get tested. If you are in doubt, phone your GP to discuss. Find a free testing centre near you, at www.covid19.act.gov.au/testing

10.01.2022 Can I / we travel interstate for the school holidays? Now that it’s school holidays, Edwin from Access Canberra’s contact centre has noticed a spike in the number of questions from Canberrans about travelling interstate. Edwin’s main takeaway messages are (or the ABCs of being COVID-safe):... AVOID COVID-affected areascheck the COVID website of the state or territory you are travelling to (better still, why not have a staycation in the ACT if you can!). If you’re welcoming relatives or visitors from interstate, please ask them not to come if they’re coming from an area with a recent case or are feeling unwell. BEHAVE in a COVID-safe waybe vigilant with hand and respiratory hygiene, maintain 1.5 metres physical distance from other groups, stay home if feeling unwell and get tested if you develop COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath). CHECK BACK when you’re home monitor the COVID-19 website of the state or territory you visited for two weeks to see if they had any cases. Follow the website’s advice about testing and self-isolation. If you feel develop COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath) while away or when you return, get tested immediately and self-isolate until you get the result and until you’re fully recovered. Since its launch in April, the ACT COVID-19 helpline has received more than 33,000 calls. If you’d like to speak to someone about COVID-19, you can call the ACT COVID-19 Helpline on (02) 6207 7244. The line is available between 8am and 8pm daily. And if you’re lucky, you may even get to talk directly to Edwin himself! Keep CBR safe and strong

09.01.2022 Indoor gatherings can now have a maximum of 200 people, where one person per four square metres of usable space can be maintained. Outdoor gatherings can also have a maximum of 200 people, with the one person per two square metres of usable space rule applying. From last Friday 9 October, we moved to Step 3.2 of Canberra’s Recovery Plan. Some COVID-19 restrictions have eased, including the number of people allowed to attend indoor and outdoor gatherings. With spring well... underway, these changes will help Canberrans enjoy the best of this beautiful city, but it doesn’t diminish your COVID-Safe responsibilities. Exercise common sense and good judgement: Download the Check In CBR app and sign into venues you visit. If you’re unwell, stay at home. If a place looks busy, have a Plan B or come back another time. Practise good hand hygiene and cough etiquette. Maintain 1.5 metres between yourself and others. Keep hand sanitiser on you when you’re out and about, and use it regularly. Please get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat and shortness of breath) - no matter how mild. Testing is our best defence against COVID-19.

09.01.2022 ACT COVID-19 update (24 September 2020) Cases today: 0 Total cases: 113 Recovered: 110 Lives lost: 3... Test results (past 24 hours): 577 Negative tests: 91,922 Information for people who visited the South Coast on 12-13 September Anyone who visited the following venues on the South Coast on the weekend of 12-13 September are requested to follow the NSW Health (www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates) advice and take the required action: Batemans Bay: Wray Street Oyster ShedSaturday 12 September, 121pm Ulladulla: Milton Ulladulla Ex Servos ClubSaturday 12 September, 26:15pm Ulladulla: Carlo’s Italian Ristorante Bar & SeafoodSaturday 12 September, 89:30pm Mollymook: Bannisters Pavilion Rooftop Bar & GrillSunday 13 September, 12:302:15pm ACT Health is contacting ACT residents who visited the above venues at the specified times, based on information received from NSW Health. In addition, we ask any ACT residents who were in attendance during this time to contact ACT Health via the COVID-19 Helpline on (02) 6207 7244, so we can provide advice and support. Continue to: Stay 1.5 metres apart from others Wash/sanitise hands often Cover your cough with a tissue or the inside of your elbow Clean frequently touched surfaces Get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms no matter how mild Stay home if you're unwell Download the COVIDSafe app www.covidsafe.gov.au For more information, visit www.covid19.act.gov.au

09.01.2022 Every four hours, a baby in Australia is born sleeping. That's six families every day that will have to grieve the unexpected loss of their baby through stillbirth. Every day, 282 women experience early pregnancy loss before 20 weeks gestation. One in four women under 35 will experience miscarriage; and by age 35, this increases to one in three. Half of all pregnant women over 40 will lose their baby to miscarriage. Today is International Remembrance Day for Pregnancy and ...Infant Loss. Since 2012, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Australia has been advocating for recognition of this important day by lighting up buildings in pink and blue across our nation. In Canberra, a number of local landmarks will be illuminated, including National Carillon, Royal Australian Mint, National Archives of Australia, Bowen Place (Lake Burley Griffin), Canberra Airport, Kings Avenue Bridge, Canberra Times Fountain and Telstra Tower. If you see a landmark lit up tonight, take a moment to reflect on an occurrence that is sadly far more common than many people realise.

09.01.2022 Did you know there are many locations in Canberra where you can get FREE COVID-19 testing? There’s likely one not far from you! CRACE YourGP@Crace at 1/5 Baratta Street. GARRAN COVID-19 Walk-in Testing Clinic at 123 Kitchener Street. GREENWAY Lakeview Respiratory ... Clinic at 1/216 Cowlishaw Street. HOLT West Belconnen COVID-19 Walk-in Testing Clinic at 6 Luke Street. KAMBAH Drive through COVID-19 testing at Jenke Circuit (closed 21 Sep due to forecast weather) MITCHELL EPIC Drive through COVID-19 testing at Flemington Road and Northbourne Avenue. NARRABUNDAH Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service - AHS at 63 Boolimba Crescent. WESTON Weston Creek Walk-in Centre at 24 Parkinson Street. If you develop any COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath), please visit a testing facility and get tested. If you’ve been tested, but symptoms reappear, please get re-tested. Testing remains an important way for us to manage COVID-19, as it enables early detection and response to cases before there is widespread transmission in the community. We’ve come this far, CBR. Keep the ACT safe and strong More information www.covid19.act.gov.au/testing

08.01.2022 What events do you miss most? It’s okay to miss what we used to consider normal. COVID-19 has made us appreciate many of the things we took for granted, like attending Canberra’s fun and vibrant events. The good news is that many organisers are beginning the transition to make events safe in our new COVID normal. To support this, and to ensure eased restrictions are easily and safely applied, we’ve developed a COVID Safe Event Protocol.... The Event Protocol provides information for organisers on the types of events that will be able to take place in the ACT while COVID-19 restrictions remain in place. It also outlines how organisers can seek the necessary exemption. More information at covid19.act.gov.au/event-protocol Not all events will return immediately, but when they do we will appreciate what we’ve missed. Events ACT

07.01.2022 Thank you, Canberra! Today we reached an important milestone in our COVID-19 recovery journey: 100,000 negative COVID-19 tests. By getting tested when you develop any COVID-19 symptoms no matter how mild you have helped protect yourself, your loved ones and the entire Canberra community. ... COVID-19 symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat and shortness of breath. Less common symptoms include loss of smell, loss of taste, runny nose, muscle pain, joint pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. Please continue to get tested if you develop any of these symptoms. Find a FREE testing clinic near you at: www.covid19.act.gov.au/testing Keep up the good work, Canberra! We’re in this strong and enviable position because all of you are doing the right thing to keep our community safe.

07.01.2022 Today is Allied Health Professionals Day, a day for allied health professionals to come together and celebrate, appreciate, inspire and connect across the world. Today we’re also thrilled to celebrate the 2020 ACT Allied Health Excellence Awards recipients. The awards are an annual event to recognise the outstanding contribution and important work of public sector allied health professionals in the ACT. Congratulations to this year’s winners:... Allied Health Professional of the Year Miriam Lawrence, Calvary Public Hospital Bruce Allied Health Clinical Excellence Joanne Willingham, ACT Education Directorate Allied Health Education Excellence Sarah Smith, Calvary Public Hospital Bruce Allied Health Management and Leadership Excellence Miriam Lawrence, Calvary Public Hospital Bruce Allied Health Team Excellence - Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Advisory Team, Canberra Health Services Allied Health Early Career Excellence - Kathleen Rutherford, Canberra Health Services Allied Health Excellence In Provision Of Services To Improve Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Health And Wellbeing - Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Media Project, Clare Holland House, Calvary Public Hospital Bruce Allied Health Research Excellence - Rebecca Reay, Canberra Health Services Allied Health Assistant Excellence - Chris Myers, Calvary Public Hospital Bruce From pharmacy to psychology and physiotherapy, allied health professionals work in all health sectors providing essential care for our community and helping keep us healthy and safe. #alliedhealthprofessionalsday

06.01.2022 Monday mornings can be rough, but don’t make it worse by going to work sick! If you’re feeling unwell, stay home and chuck a legit sickie. If you have any COVID-19 symptoms no matter how mild get tested The most common COVID-19 symptoms are fever, cough, sore throat and shortness of breath. Less common symptoms include loss of smell, loss of taste, runny nose, muscle and joint pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. Currently COVID-19 test results ta...ke less than 24 hours to come back but you’ll need to stay home until you’re fully recovered*. By staying home and getting tested, you’re protecting the Canberra community and keeping us open. Find a FREE testing site near you www.covid19.act.gov.au/testing. Stay safe and strong CBR #TestYoSelf *People in mandatory quarantine need to complete their full 14 day quarantine even if they receive a negative COVID-19 test result.

06.01.2022 ACT residents will be able to travel to Queensland (QLD) by air from tomorrow Friday 25 September, without having to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival. Canberrans travelling to QLD must declare that they haven’t been in a declared hotspots for the previous 14 days, prior to entering the state, and only air travel will be permitted. Currently, all road travel between New South Wales and Queensland is restricted. With school holidays fast approaching, we know many Canberra...ns may choose to go away. COVID-19 outbreaks are still occurring in other states so we encourage you to have a staycation, explore the ACT and keep our city safe and strong. Check out some ideas from our friends Visit Canberra. If you decide to travel, please check the latest health advice, as things change rapidly. Please monitor the advice right up until your travel date and be prepared to change your travel plans if needed. More information at www.covid19.act.gov.au.travel

05.01.2022 Great news for Canberrans and our friends down south the ACT and New South Wales (NSW) borders have reopened to Victoria today. People entering the ACT from Victoria will no longer need to seek an exemption from ACT Health. Travel by road and rail is also allowed and no exemption is required to travel through NSW. There has been no new cases or community transmission in Victoria in more than three weeks. This has allowed us to lift this restriction so we can welcome Victo...rian visitors to Canberra. If you’re making holiday plans or looking at reuniting with family and friends in Victoria, check back on the latest travel advice, as things can change rapidly. When travelling, also remember the ABCs of COVID-safe travel: Avoid COVID-affected areas. Behave in a COVID-safe way. Check back when you’re home.

05.01.2022 Elizabeth followed in the footsteps of her family members and decided to study nursing in India. In her 10-year career as a nurse, it was a highlight for her to move to Australia. She’s now working in the Canberra Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Canberra Health Services where she says, it’s a good place to learn and explore more about nursing. When she’s not working Elizabeth enjoys watching movies or cooking, and if it wasn’t for COVID-19 putting a hold on her weddi...ng plans, she would have been married by now to her fiancé who currently lives in Singapore. Elizabeth’s story is a good reminder on #WorldKindnessDay that behind their scrubs, our nurses and midwives have their own lives and hope and dreams. It’s important to always be kind as we never know what’s happening in someone else’s life. #InternationalYearOfTheNurseAndMidwife

05.01.2022 ACT COVID-19 update (16 October 2020) Cases today: 0 Total cases: 113 Recovered: 110 Lives lost: 3... Test results (past 24 hours): 579 Negative tests: 100,630 Be COVID Safe when voting on ACT Election Day Ahead of the ACT’s Election Day, Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman is reminding Canberrans voting tomorrow to remember their COVID Safe behaviours at polling locations. With COVID-19 still presenting a risk to the ACT, this Election Day will be a little different to previous ones. While many ACT residents have already voted, it is likely there will still be gatherings at polling places tomorrow, Dr Coleman said. Elections ACT has a rigorous cleaning program at all polling stations, with hygiene officers wiping down surfaces regularly, including voting screens. However, it is still vital that everyone attending a polling location remembers to behave in a COVID Safe manner by maintaining physical distancing and practising good hand and respiratory hygiene. If you are heading to a polling location tomorrow, keep 1.5 metres apart from other people, ensure you follow directions from staff at the polling places, use the hand sanitiser provided, and while there’ll be single-use pencils available you can also bring your own pen or pencil should you wish to do so. Anyone who is feeling unwell and unable to attend a polling location tomorrow should contact Elections ACT on 6205 0033. This phone line will be staffed on Election Day. For further information, please refer to the Elections ACT website: www.elections.act.gov.au Continue to: Stay 1.5 metres apart from others Wash/sanitise hands often Cover your cough with a tissue or the inside of your elbow Clean frequently touched surfaces Get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms no matter how mild Stay home if you're unwell Download the COVIDSafe app www.covidsafe.gov.au and Check In CBR app www.covid19.act.gov.au/business-and-work/check-in-cbr For more information, visit www.covid19.act.gov.au

05.01.2022 Check In CBR is an easy, secure and convenient way for people to sign into Canberra venues (goodbye pen and paper!). Data goes straight to ACT Health and is stored for 28 days to assist with contact tracing only if required, though. Thanks for everyone who has downloaded the app so far. With more than 4,000 downloads since its launch, we’re so happy Canberrans are doing their part to keep ACT safe and strong. Download the app today www.covid19.act.gov.au/check-in-cbr

05.01.2022 Get ready to remaster that #QuokkaSelfie, as ACT residents can now travel to Western Australia (WA) without quarantining or should we say ‘quokka-tining’. If you choose to travel to WA (or any other state or territory) make sure you follow the latest health advice and understand the rules of the jurisdiction you’re travelling to. Visit www.covid19.act.gov.au/travel before you leave. WA’s borders have been closed since 2 April as they slowly reopen, it’s up to all of us... to ensure we keep their community safe. Be sensible and exercise good judgement: Avoid crowds Keep physical distance from people you don’t know Wash and sanitise your hands regularly Leave your contact details at venues for contact tracing purposes Download the COVIDSafe app (www.covidsafe.gov.au) if you haven’t already Stay home and don’t travel if you’re unwell Get tested if you have any COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny or blocked nose, loss of taste) no matter how mild. Please note, people from New South Wales and Victoria will still need to undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine when travelling to WA at this stage.

04.01.2022 ACT COVID-19 update (21 September 2020) Cases today: 0 Total cases: 113 Recovered: 110 Lives lost: 3...Continue reading

04.01.2022 Information for people who attended Canberra Airport on 7 October 2020 ACT Health is advising that a woman in her 30s, who recently travelled from Townsville to Melbourne by air and has tested positive to COVID-19, transited through Canberra Airport for a short period on 7 October 2020. The individual, who tested positive three days after arriving in Melbourne, was asymptomatic during her stopover at Canberra Airport from 8.30am and 10.00am and wore a mask on all flights and... in the airport. ACT Health is working with public health units in Victoria and Queensland to investigate and confirm her source of exposure, and contact tracing of flights is underway. This work is taking place in line with national public health guidelines. ACT Health is contacting passengers and crew on flight QF1543 from Brisbane to Canberra, who may have been in close contact with this particular passenger. As a precaution, we advise anybody who was in the Canberra airport at Gate 13 or 14 during this period to watch for symptoms and if symptoms develop, isolate and get tested for COVID-19. Although there is a low likelihood of virus transmission to Canberrans in this instance, as borders begin to open across Australia, this is a timely reminder that COVID-19 is still here and the situation can change quickly. Be vigilant travelling to and from Sydney In recent days, the number of COVID-19 cases in Sydney has continued to increase. Any ACT residents who have travelled to NSW in the past 14 days must keep up to date with the latest NSW Health alerts on affected locations and health advice. Anyone who has recently travelled to Greater Sydney should be vigilant for even very minor COVID-19 symptoms. ACT COVID-19 update (14 October 2020) Cases today: 0 Total cases: 113 Recovered: 110 Lives lost: 3 Test results (past 24 hours): 659 Negative tests: 99,760

04.01.2022 Don’t be a brat or a silly sausage, CBR Stay 1.5 metres apart (or 10 democracy sausages) from others as much as possible to protect yourself and our community. Whilst you won’t be able to snag a sausage sanga this year, you can still have democracy sausages in spirit (and in moderation) by imagining 10 in between yourself and others when queuing or voting at the polling booth. Let’s be frank(furt) COVID-19 has a long incubation period and there’s nothing wurst than being... infected and unwittingly spreading it to others. Excuses don’t cut the mustard. We know physical distancing is still one of the best and easiest ways for us to contain the virus alongside good hygiene, staying at home when you’re a bit crook and getting tested when you have COVID-19 symptoms and we need you to follow these COVID-safe behaviours. Don’t relish in complacency. Keep CBR safe and strong

04.01.2022 The Kambah COVID-19 testing site will be closed today and tomorrow due to the weather. Testing is still available at Garran Oval, Weston Creek and EPIC drive through sites, as well as at West Belconnen Child and Family Centre in Kippax. Getting tested at these sites is free and no appointment is required. More information www.covid19.act.gov.au/testing

03.01.2022 ACT COVID-19 update (28 September 2020) Cases today: 0 Total cases: 113 Recovered: 110 Lives lost: 3... Test results (past 24 hours): 266 Negative tests: 93,307 Enjoy the school holidays in a COVID safe way With school holidays now under way, we would like to remind the ACT community to remember their responsibilities about taking appropriate precautions so we all remain COVID safe. If welcoming relatives or visitors from interstate to Canberra, please ask them not to come if they are feeling unwell. Discuss with them how you can look after each other’s health during their stay and ensure the advice about physical distancing and hand and respiratory hygiene is being followed when out and about. If you are travelling, always keep in mind the ABC of COVID safe travel: Avoid COVID-affected areascheck the COVID website of the state or territory you are travelling to. If you are welcoming relatives or visitors from interstate, please ask them not to come if they are coming from an area with a recent case or are feeling unwell. Behave in a COVID-safe waybe vigilant with hand and respiratory hygiene, maintain physical distancing from other groups, and stay home if feeling unwell. Talk with your interstate visitors about keeping COVID-safe in the ACT. Check back when you’re homemonitor the COVID website of the state or territory you visited for two weeks to see if they had any cases. Follow the website’s advice about testing and self-isolation. If you feel unwell with COVID symptoms while away or when you return, please get tested immediately and self-isolate until you get the result. Continue to: Stay 1.5 metres apart from others Wash/sanitise hands often Cover your cough with a tissue or the inside of your elbow Clean frequently touched surfaces Get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms no matter how mild Stay home if you're unwell Download the COVIDSafe app www.covidsafe.gov.au For more information, visit www.covid19.act.gov.au

02.01.2022 PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT Information for people who visited the South Coast on 12 to 13 September A Batemans Bay venue has been included in the NSW Health advice (www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates) about COVID-19. Anyone who visited the Wray Street Oyster Shed from 12pm to 1pm on Saturday 12 September should watch for COVID-19 symptoms and get tested if you develop any. The main symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, sore throat and shortness of breath. Less... common symptoms are loss of smell, loss of taste, runny nose, muscle pain, joint pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. In addition, anyone who attended the following locations on these dates and times for at least one hour must get tested for COVID-19 and self-isolate until 14 days after attending the location. They must complete their full isolation period even if their initial COVID-19 test is negative. Mollymook: Bannisters Pavilion Rooftop Bar & Grill Sunday 13 September, 12:30pm to 2:15pm Ulladulla: Carlo’s Italian Ristorante Bar & Seafood Saturday 12 September, 8:00pm to 9:30pm Ulladulla: Milton Ulladulla Ex Servos Club Saturday 12 September, 2:00pm to 6:15pm People who were at these venues on the specified dates and times, but for less than an hour, must monitor themselves very closely for symptoms of COVID-19. If symptoms develop, they must get tested and self-isolate. ACT Health is contacting ACT residents who visited the above venues at the specified times, based on information received from NSW Health. In addition, we ask any ACT residents who were in attendance during this time to contact us via the ACT COVID-19 Helpline on (02) 6207 7244, so we can provide advice and support. With school holidays fast approach, this is a timely reminder to exercise caution and vigilance if you choose to travel. Always maintain your 1.5 metres physical distance from others, avoid crowds, maintain good hand and respiratory hygiene and don’t travel if you’re unwell. Pay close attention to your health at all times. If you don’t feel well and develop COVID-19 symptoms, get tested. COVID-19 is still circulating in New South Wales, is highly contagious and can take up to two weeks before symptoms emerge. The only way for us to manage outbreaks is for people to come forward to get tested and immediately isolate.

02.01.2022 If someone around you was having an asthma attack, would you know what to do? Early symptoms of an asthma attack can include: increased wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath or chest tightness a need for a reliever again after using it only a few hours ago... waking often at night with asthma symptoms. If you think someone is experiencing an asthma attack, administer first aid by: 1 Sitting the person upright. 2 Give the person four separate puffs of their blue reliever puffer. 3 Wait four minutes. If they don’t improve, give them four more separate puffs and repeat every four minutes. If the person doesn’t improve quickly, call triple-zero (000). Don’t wait until the asthma is severe. Breathing difficulty can be life-threatening. Find out more from Asthma Australia https://asthma.org.au/about-/live-with-asthma/asthma-attack

02.01.2022 Update on Flight QF1543 from Brisbane to Canberra on 7 October 2020 Yesterday, ACT Health advised that a woman in her 30s, who recently travelled from Townsville to Melbourne by air and tested positive to COVID-19, transited through Canberra Airport for a short period on 7 October 2020 (from 8.30-10.00am). ACT Health has identified a small number of close contacts, who have all been contacted to quarantine until 21 October 2020 and advised to get tested for COVID-19 as a p...recautionary measure. For the rest of the 91 passengers who were on the flight, the vast majority of whom have also been proactively contacted, as well as anybody who was in the Canberra Airport at Gate 13 or 14 during this period, we are asking that they watch for symptoms and if symptoms develop, isolate and get tested for COVID-19. Although there is a low likelihood of virus transmission to Canberrans in this instance, as borders begin to open across Australia, this is a timely reminder that COVID-19 is still here and the situation can change quickly. Getting tested if you have any COVID-19 symptoms is still the best way for us to keep abreast of the situation in the ACT, and also remains one of the best defences to keep ourselves and the community safe. ACT COVID-19 update (15 October 2020) Cases today: 0 Total cases: 113 Recovered: 110 Lives lost: 3 Test results (past 24 hours): 503 Negative tests: 100,402 Continue to: Stay 1.5 metres apart from others Wash/sanitise hands often Cover your cough with a tissue or the inside of your elbow Clean frequently touched surfaces Get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms no matter how mild Stay home if you're unwell Download the COVIDSafe app www.covidsafe.gov.au and Check In CBR app www.covid19.act.gov.au/business-and-work/check-in-cbr For more information, visit www.covid19.act.gov.au

01.01.2022 The Kambah COVID-19 testing site will be closed for the rest of today due to bad weather. Testing is still available at Garran Oval, Weston Creek and EPIC drive through sites, as well as at West Belconnen Child and Family Centre in Kippax. You can also access free testing, by appointment at YourGP@Crace and Lakeview Medical Practice in Tuggeranong on weekdays. For more information on COVID-19 testing sites and opening hours visit www.covid19.act.gov.au/testing